Simple Smoothie Tips for the Newbie

Smoothies are a great way to get lots of nutrients into your beautiful body. They’re easy to make, can pack a powerful punch and you can blend so many different combinations, you’re bound to find plenty you love!

If you’re going through cancer treatment, sometimes solid foods are tough to get down for various reasons. Smoothies were our go-to food during chemo and after surgeries – liquefied, power-packed goodness to help ensure you are getting good stuff into your body, especially during cancer, when you need it most!

There are so many ways to make your smoothie work for you. Flavor, nutrients, texture, consistency, temperature – experiment and come up with your favorite concoction.

Not a fan of leafy greens? Hide your kale, collards and spinach in a smoothie with other flavors you like.

Thick or thin? Add more liquid for a thinner smoothie or to thicken add 1/2 an avocado, 1 banana, 1 tablespoon chia seeds or 1 tablespoon of ground flax seeds.

What’s your temperature? The easiest way to make a colder smoothie is to add ice cubes.

After their cancer diagnoses, Kendall Scott and Annette Ramke learned how to thrive through cancer and beyond by taking an integrative approach to healing, with a focus on whole, plant-based food. Kendall and Annette are the authors of Kicking Cancer in the Kitchen and received board-certification in Health Coaching through Integrative Nutrition and the American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP). Read More…